Good morning, Pocatello.

Kramer is a friendly Hound-Lab mix pup seeking a forever home; interested adopters can call Pocatello Animal Services at (208) 234-6156 to set up a meeting.

The announcement was posted Aug. 5.

Residents gathered Tuesday at Lookout Point for National Night Out, an event that strengthened ties with local first responders.

Families explored emergency vehicles, watched K-9 demonstrations, and visited interactive booths with games and treats.

Fort Hall hosts the 61st Annual Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival starting today through Sunday as it showcases Native traditions with powwow dancing, parades and family games — drawing in community members and visitors.

Fire crews are working on the Big Rock Fire that burns 2200 acres and is now 22% contained, while officials restrict South Snake River Road access to residents and keep Heise + Kelly Canyon + Wolf Flats + Table Rock areas closed.

Idaho lawmakers formed the Idaho Health Insurers Working Group after a major insurer dropped Portneuf Regional Medical Center from its network.

The eight-member task force — half from East Idaho — will study insurer practices and meet on Aug. 11.

State and federal agencies have ordered Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Eastern Idaho lands, effective at 12:01 a.m.—the measures aim to lower wildfire risks.